University of Miami

A private research university with more than 16,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. In 2014, for the sixth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranked UM among the top 50 universities in the country in its ?Best Colleges? listings. U.S. News also cites several of its programs in ?America’s Best Graduate Schools.?

The University of Miami`s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of the diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world.

Foundation year: 1925
Short name: U Miami
Type: Private
Students: 15920
Faculty: 2690
Faculty/Students Ratio: 6:1
Region: North America
Location: Coral Gables, FL